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Blackboard Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Aug 2018 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Blackboard Renewal" project, which involved renewing their contract for software services for the third year of a five-year agreement, concluding on 31st July 2019. The contract has a total value of £225,967 and was executed under a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below threshold. The tender period officially ended on 26th July 2018, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2018 in Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses primarily in the software and information systems sector, particularly those with experience in providing educational technology solutions. Although this specific contract has been awarded, businesses that specialise in innovative educational software, IT services for educational institutions, or related technology services may find avenues for growth by engaging in future tenders or ongoing support contracts within the higher education sector, given the University’s ongoing needs and potential for subsequent agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackboard Renewal

Notice Description

Blackboard renewal for year three of the five year contract to 31/07/2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ca0d133-4a30-4ed6-982d-59637e81b4c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c8e487-9058-49a6-a3e4-a4ca668883b7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,967 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,967 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL BV (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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